Naturally Florida is a podcast focused on Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida is excited to launch its 5th season of short, on-demand, fun, educational, and motivational episodes! NEW this year are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
As summer fades and the school year approaches, it's time for youth to gear up for another exciting and productive year. Preparing for school involves more than just buying supplies; it’s about setting yourself up for success academically, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
When we think of the holiday season and family, we tend to think about the things we have seen in social media and in movies. Fluffy white snow on the ground (except here in Florida), as families gather around the fire and exchange gifts while ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
The chicken has come a long way from the plains of Southeast Asia some seven to ten-thousand years ago, to a sacred animal to the Romans, and finally to household food and agricultural product in modern times. Chickens, thought to be the first ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Livestock
The 2020 school year ended quite different than any high school students could have predicted. And now that it has ended, students will consider how to spend their time this summer. The “Next Stop: Job!” curriculum teaches youth to prepare ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, Work & Life
COVID-19 didn’t stop the 4-H’ers from competing in their demonstrations or Share-the-Fun acts for the annual Pinellas 4-H County Competitive Events. Even though the in-person event was canceled, youth stepped up to meet the challenge of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Many families are struggling to deal with a new normal--working, homeschooling, and all the stresses that have been affecting all of us during this era of COVID-19. We are all doing our best to adjust our lives to keep our families, particularly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
In the last blog, we learned about nutrition, but do you know anything about the bodily system that takes the nutrients and turns it into fuel for your body? (more…) READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Food is an integral part of who we are and impacts our lives, therefore eating nutritious and healthy food is essential. (more…) READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition
The Chester Ochs 4-H Educational Center will open it's first inter-generational garden in Fall of 2019. The Ochs Community Garden will be open to any Pinellas County Resident interested in gardening. (more…) READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture